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PL10 VFW

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,648 mi
Last recorded184,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 VFW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 184,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 184,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 146,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reg plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 126,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has puncture

Rear Both rear suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2018 108,582 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,582 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,587 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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PL10 VFW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL10 VFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL10 VFW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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